Every year, millions of kids skip school or drop out altogether. But there are vitally important reasons for kids to stay in school. Dropouts are less likely to have jobs, more often dependent on welfare, and more likely to end up in jail. Did you know that two-thirds of the U.S. prison inmates did not finish high school?

How do we convince students - and parents - that staying in school is the foundation for a healthy life and successful future? It all starts with A Matter of Degree. Real stories about the reasons why kids skip school, their pressures and dreams for the future will help kids and parents talk about the importance of staying in school.